Studies

The International Business and Customs Institute (IBCI) (commonly used Latvian abbreviation – SESMI (Starptautisko ekonomisko sakaru un muitas institūts)) trains specialists to meet the requirements of contemporary processes of globalisation. With the enlargement of the European Union (EU), Latvia is also undergoing an increasing integration into the EU. The Latvian national economy becomes more and more dependent on international cooperation and global development trends. At the same time, the world also witnesses increasing activities of smugglers, terrorists, and tax evaders. All these globalisation and national economy focused issues require highly-qualified specialists’ expertise to be dealt with and efficiently countered.

Studies at RTU SESMI offer not only prestigious education, but also guarantee good career prospects after graduation. SESMI provides studies, training and advancement of professional skills and competences of specialists in the fields of international business, logistics, and customs and taxes. SESMI offers education that is relevant for working at national public governance establishments, EU institutions, as well as domestic and international business entities. SESMI has always paid special attention to languages by offering courses for improving the English, German, French and Russian language proficiency. Language instruction is provided by the SESMI Language Instruction Group. The Department of International Business, Transport Economics and Logistics and the Department of Customs and Taxes provide the 1^st-level higher professional (college program) education, Bachelor, Master, as well as Doctoral studies.